I know quite a bit about fashion, and I still have to say that the styles today are more confusing than ever before. Ripping clothes for aesthetic purposes, showing underwear, wearing a hoodie with a sparkly skirt: all trends that I've seen in street styles and love, but practicality wise, they don't make sense at all.
One of the most confusing subjects in fashion is the brand Vetements. After watching their shows and collections, I still can't really grasp the concept and the clothes that they make. Their collections are pretty basic (hoodies, tee shirts, sweatpants, button-up shirts) but it is always something with a twist, whether the shirt is deconstructed or its a rebranded shirt with another company's logo. Still don't get it? Check out the Spring 2016 collection here. But despite the bazaar and basic nature of the brand, it sells out fast.
A couple months ago, Vetements cobranded a capsule collection with sportswear company Champion. The collection was a high fashion take on the usual crewneck sweatshirt and track pant pieces from the casual brand. But what is the draw for a fashion company to collaborate with a brand that isn't supposed to be fashionable? Even in mass market fashion, Urban Outfitters also collaborated with Champion to release exclusive pieces only sold in their stores.
Even with the confusion that these brands bring, I think it is inspiring a different way to dress. Fashion is about creativity and evolution and it is always exciting to see something new, even if it is a little weird. I think that Vetements is not a brand to take literally and wear the entire runway look together. Each piece is individually basic to allow you to style it how you want without certain limits. But given the high price tag, you can also use it as inspiration to find other similar pieces.
Check out below how I've used this inspiration to style my own reworked Champion tee.
Top and skirt made by me
Sunglasses at Marmalade
Vintage Hermes scarf